Dr. R. C. Patel Sandhya S. Das. Department of Education [CASE] Faculty of Education and Psychology The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

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1 Monitoring Report on Implementation of MDM in the State of Gujarat Period:: 1 stt April 2011 to 30 tth September 2011 Nodal Officer Dr. R. C. Patel Sandhya S. Das Research Associate Department of Education [CASE] Faculty of Education and Psychology The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

2 Vadodara OCTOBER, General Information Sr. No. Information Details 1. Name of the monitoring institute The M. S. University of Baroda, Vadodara 2. Period of the report 1 st April to 30 th September Fund Released for the period NIL 4. No. of Districts allotted FOUR 1. Dahod 5. Districts name 2. Junagadh 3. Panchmahals a) b) Date of visit to the Districts / Schools Number of elementary schools monitored (primary and upper primary to be counted separately) Types of school visited Special training centers Special training centers (Non Residential) 4. Rajkot 1. Dahod: 30 th June to 13 th July. 2. Junagadh: 30 th August to 20 th September. 3. Panchmahals: 15 th to 30 th July. 4. Rajkot: 3 rd to 25 th August. 1. Dahod: 31 regular schools (23 Upper Primary and 8 Primary). 2. Junagadh: 33 regular schools (4 Primary and 29 with Upper Primary). 3. Panchmahals: 33 regular schools (29 Upper Primary and 4 Primary). 4. Rajkot: 35 regular schools (All with Upper Primary Schools: 18 with grade 8) were visited. Schools from all the blocks were covered. As under N. A. 1. Dahod: 7 2. Junagadh: 6 3. Panchmahals: 6 4. Rajkot: 7 1. Dahod: Not any c) Schools in Urban Areas 2. Junagadh: 1 3. Panchmahals: Not any

3 d) School sanctioned with Civil Works 4. Rajkot: 1 1. Dahod: 6 2. Junagadh: Panchmahals: 7 4. Rajkot: 9 1. Dahod: 7 e) School from NPEGEL Blocks 2. Junagadh: 2 3. Panchmahals: 2 4. Rajkot: 3 1. Dahod: 10 f) Schools having CWSN 2. Junagadh: Panchmahals: 12 g) School covered under CAL programme 4. Rajkot: 6 1. Dahod: 9 2. Junagadh: 8 3. Panchmahals: 6 4. Rajkot: Dahod: 4 h) KGBVs 2. Junagadh: 4 3. Panchmahals: 4 9. Number of schools visited by Nodal Officer of the Monitoring Institute 4. Rajkot: 3 1. Dahod: Visit made by the Nodal Officer to 6 schools during 18 th to 20 th September. 2. Junagadh: Visit made by the Nodal Officer to 10 schools during 6 th to 9 th October. 3. Panchmahals: Visit made by the Nodal Officer to 10 schools during 21 st to 22 nd September. 10. Whether the draft report has been shared with the SPO : YES / NO 4. Rajkot: Visit made by the Nodal Officer to 7 schools and a teacher training programme during 28 th September to 1 st October. Yes, the soft will be ed and a hard copy will be personally handed over to the SPO on Monday, 24 th October, After submission of the draft report to the SPO whether the MI has received any comments from the SPO: YES / NO

4 12. Before sending the reports to the GOI whether the MI has shared the report with SPO: YES / NO Yes 2. Summary on District Level Half Yearly Monitoring Report The summary will be prepared after incorporation of the suggestions/ comments/ feedback expected to be received from the state and each of the four districts in the final report before sending it to the MHRD, New Delhi. 3. District Level Half Yearly Monitoring Report on MDM 3.1 Name of the District Dahod 3.2 Date of visit to the Visit made by the Research Associate & the Field Investigators District/EGS/Schools during 30 th June to 13 th July Visit made by the Nodal Officer to 8 schools during 18 th to 20 th September. 3.3 Number of Schools Visited Total 31 schools were visited. 1. Regularity in supply of hot cooked meal: i. Percentage of Schools serving hot cooked meal regularly. Regularity in Serving MDM The MDM was prepared and was served in all the schools on both the days of visit. The MDM was served on time in all the schools. In 9 schools it was reported that tithi bhojan was served. As reported by the teachers nutri candy was given in 7 schools.

5 Preparation of MDM at Ghanikhut Prathmik Shala ii. If hot cooked meal is not served regularly, reasons thereof. iii. Is there any prescribed norm for consideration for irregularity in serving MDM iv. Quality and quantity of meal in the opinion of teachers, students or SMC members and any problems to children in serving MDM. N.A. N.A. The quality of MDM was good in 10 schools, fair in 19 schools, while poor in 2 schools (School no. 1, 10) as reported by the students who used to have MDM. The quality of MDM was good in 10 schools, fair in 18 schools, while poor in 3 schools (School no. 1, 10, 14) as reported by the students who did not have MDM. The quantity of MDM was good in 13 schools, fair in 17 schools, while poor in 1 school (School no. 1) as reported by students who used to have MDM. The quantity of MDM was good in 12 schools, fair in 17 schools, while poor in 2 schools(school no. 1, 10) as reported by students who did not have MDM. A teacher having MDM (thulisabji) along with the students at Itawa, Borgota Prathmik Shala. Khichdi and sabji served at Chhasiya Prathmik Shala. Dalrice served at Borgota Prathmik Shala. i. Number of children enrolled in schools The total number of students enrolled in 31 schools was ( ). The total number of children present on record on previous day was 8183 ( ) (i.e.; 74.02%). The total number of children present on record on day 1 was 7706 ( ) (i.e.; 69.71%), while that present on head count was 7492 ( ) (i.e.; 67.77%). The total number of children present on record on day 2 was 7289 ( ) (i.e.; 65.93%), while that present on head count was 7033

6 ( ) (i.e.; 63.62%). Reasons for their absenteeism/ variation in attendance register were that the students had come late, change in the school timings, left the school early (due to some function in the village, illness, parents took them early, and attending fare). In 16 schools the MDM was served during the last period just before leaving the children. In 15 schools the head count after MDM was possible. In these 15 schools the total number of children present after MDM on day 1 was 3494; while on day 2 was ii. Number of children availed MDM as per MDM register iii. Number of children availed MDM on the day of visit iv. Number of children availed MDM on the previous day of visit The MDM register was available in 28 schools (except in School no. 1, 7, 14). It was filled in 27 schools. In 30 schools, the MDM was cooked in the school, while in case of 1 school (School no. 5) it was cooked at the cook s home. The total number of students availed MDM as per MDM register on one day before the day of visit were 7788 (i.e.; 70.45%), on day 1 of visit were 7161 (i.e.; 64.78%), while that on day 2 of visit were 6645 (i.e.; 60.11%). However; the total number of children opted for MDM on day 1 was 7315, while that on day 2 was Total number of children actually availed MDM on day 1 of visit were 6529 (i.e.; 59.06%), while that on day 2 of visit were 6136 (i.e.; 55.50%). The total number of students availed MDM as per MDM register on one day before the day of visit was 7788 (i.e.; 70.45%). The Nodal Officer and the DPC verifying the MDM register records at Boriyala Prathmik Shala. Only a little amount of masala (salt, red pepper and turmeric powder) available for cooking meal for 270 students as per MDM register

7 2. Regularity in supply of Food grain: (i) Is school/implementing agency All schools received food grain regularly. receiving food grain regularly? If there is delay in delivering food grains, what is the extent of delay and reasons for the same? ii. Is the quality of food grain FAQ? iii. Is buffer stock of onemonth s requirement maintained? The quality of food grains was good in 27 schools (not good in School no. 1, 4, 10, 17). Buffer stock of onemonth s requirement was maintained in 21 schools. MDM stock maintained in schools at Toyni and Ghanikhut Prathmik Shalas. iv. Is the food grains delivered at the school? 3. Payment of Cost of food grain to FCI: The food grain (fortified ataa) was delivered at all the schools. Other food grains were brought by the MDM In Charge. a) Enabling conditions: i. Is payment of cost of food grain to FCI made monthly? Which the stipulated time? Not in ii. Has payment of cost of food grain to FCI made for the previous month? the iii. Reasons for irregular payment, if any tool 4. Regularity in Delivering Cooking Cost at the school level: i. Number of schools /implementing agency receiving cooking cost in advance regularly? ii. If there is delay in delivering cooking cost what is the extent of delay and reasons for it? iii. In case of delay, how school/implementing agency manages to ensure that there is no disruption in the feeding programme? iv. Is cooking cost paid by Cash or through banking channel? All schools No N. A. Through bank. 5. Social Equity: a) In the classroom: i. Seating arrangement for the children during serving of MDM. ii. Did you observe any gender or caste or community The seating arrangement was as per the grades, boys and girls in separate queue, as per their wish, all together. In 25 schools it was observed that the students used to take the meal in an orderly manner. The seating arrangement was inclusive in nature. No.

8 discrimination in cooking or serving or seating arrangements? The helper serving the meal at Itawa and Chhasiya Prathmik Shalas Students serving the MDM at Borgota Prathmik Shala 6. Menu: i. Number of schools where menu is The menu was available and displayed in 25 schools. In displayed on the wall and noticeable 18 schools the MDM was prepared as per the menu. ii. Who decides the menu The menu was decided by the Mamalatdar and MDM Collector. iii. Does daily menu includes rice/wheat, Yes, the daily menu included rice/wheat, pulses (dal) pulses (dal) and vegetable and vegetable. iv. Number of schools where variety of In 26 schools there was variety in the served meal. foods is served daily v. Number of schools where same food Not any is served daily

9 Menu displayed and thuli and sabji served in MDM at Itawa, Nani Lachheli Prathmik Shala. Thuli was liked by the children in most schools (Image of Itawa Prathmik Shala) 7. Community Mobilization: i. Familiarity level of the SMC members with their roles and responsibilities and eligibility and entitlement of children as notified by the State Government. ii. Number of schools where there is a roaster of parents for daily monitoring and supervision of MDMS iii. Number of members received training regarding MDMS and its monitoring iv. Frequency of SMCs meetings held and issues related to MDMS discussed. v. Frequency monitoring and cooking and serving MDMS by SMC members vi. Contribution made by the community for MDMS vi. Extent of participation by SMC/PTA/MTA/PRI/Urban local bodies In no school the roaster was maintained for monitoring and supervision of MDM by the parents. No No meeting was held for supervision of MDM. The extent of participation by SMC was reported to be good in 5 schools, fair in 16 schools and poor in 10 schools. The parents/ community members were aware about the quantity of MDM and the entitlement of nutrients in MDM in all schools. The general awareness of the parents/ community members on overall implementation of MDM was reported to be good in 6 schools, fair in 20 schools, while poor in 5 schools. The source of awareness about the MDM scheme was

10 8. MIS: i. Number of schools where MDM register is in place and maintained ii. Whether any training on maintaining MDM information is imparted to the teacher/head teacher? iii. What is Mechanism of flow of Information from school to district and onwards from the teachers, students and other villagers. iv. What is the prevalent MIS System? v. What is the interval of furnishing information from Every month. School to Block and onwards? MDM register was maintained in 28 the schools (except in School no. 1, 7, 14). No The MDM InCharge maintains the daily record. 9. Financial Management: i. Nature of financial records and registers maintained at the implementing agency level. ii. Mode of transfer of fund to the implementing agency level from the state or district levels. iii. Type of account maintained and System for the withdrawal of fund from the SMC/VEC account. iv. Is the proposal for expenditure and expenditure statements are shared with the community? If yes, is there any instance of community expressing objection/reservation about any transaction? Strength of students taking meal, records for use of cooking cost. Through bank No 10. School Health Programme: i. Number of schools where school Health Card maintained for each child? Who administers these medicines and at what frequency where MDM register is in place and maintained? ii. What is the frequency of health checkup? iii. Number of children given Vitamin A iv. Number of children given IFA Tablets v. Number of children given deworming tablets. vi. Who administers these medicines? vii. Number of school where iodized salt is used viii. Number of schools where children wash their hand before and after eating The school health cards were maintained for each child in 26 schools. As reported by the school authorities; in 4 schools the medicines were administered twice a year, and in rest of the schools it was administered once a year. In all schools it was reported that the children were given micro nutrients. In 30 schools (except in School no. 11) it was reported that the children were given micro nutrients. In 30 schools (except in School no. 11) it was reported that the children were given micro nutrients. The nearby PHC and the medical team send by SSA used to administer the medicines. In 13 schools the children washed their hands before and after having meal.

11 Students washing hands and their dishes after having MDM at Itawa, Nani Lachheli and Chhasiya Sadadiya Prathmik Shala. 11. Status of Cook cum Helpers i. Number of school where cook cum helpers are engaged as per the norm of GOI or State Govt. ii. Who engages cook cum helpers in these schools iii. Number of schools served by centralized kitchen iv. Number of schools where SHG is involved v. What is remuneration paid to Cook cum helpers, mode of payment and intervals of payment? vi. Social Composition of cooks cum helpers? (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/others) 12. Infrastructure i. Number of school where pucca Kitchen cum Stores is available and in use ii. Number of schools where pucca kitchen cum store is not available There was 1 cook, 1 helper and a MDM InCharge in every school irrespective of the strength of the students. The cooks and the helpers were appointed by the Mamalatdar. None. None It was 1000 rupees fixed remuneration. 34 month s remuneration was paid together at one time. There were total 88 cooks and helpers in the visited 31 schools. 63 belonged to ST caste and 25 were OBC. In 28 schools (except in School no. 5, 11, 20) the pucca kitchen shed was available and in use. The food grains were stored in kitchen shed, spare classrooms and cooks or MDM InCharge s home. In 22 schools it was stored at a clean and hygienic place. In 3 schools (School no. 5, 11, 20) pucca kitchen cum store was not available.

12 Kitchen shed in use at Havelifalia and Nani Lachheli Prathmik Shala. Potable water was available for cooking and drinking in 27 schools. Conservation of water was observed in 25 schools. Fire wood was used as fuel for cooking in all schools. In 23 schools the storage of fuel was safe and not posing any fire hazards. General impression of MI on the environment and hygiene was good in 13 schools, fair in 16 schools, while poor in 2 schools (School no. 1, 3). 13. Staffing i. Number of staff engaged at district level for management and monitoring of MDMS ii. Number of staff engaged at block level for management and monitoring of MDMS iii. Is there any district level task force constituted 14. Monitoring i. How many district level steering cum monitoring committee meeting held in current financial year ii. How many state level steering cum monitoring committee meeting held in the current financial year It was reported in 21 schools that the monitoring was carried out. It was 12 times in a year. By Mamalatdar.

13 3. District Level Half Yearly Monitoring Report on MDM 3.1 Name of the District Junagadh 3.2 Date of visit to the Visit made by the Research Associate & the Field Investigators District/EGS/Schools during 30 th August to 20 th September Visit made by the Nodal Officer to 10 schools during 6 th to 9 th October. 3.3 Number of Schools Visited 33 schools were visited. 15. Regularity in supply of hot cooked meal: v. Percentage of Schools serving hot cooked meal regularly. Regularity in Serving MDM On day 1 of visit the MDM was prepared and was served in 30 schools (tithi bhojan served in School no. 7 [served milk), 11(biscuits were kept for serving but not a single students was present)], while not served in 1 school (School no. 6, it was reported by the teachers that due to heavy rainfall the MDM InCharge did not come). On day 2 of visit the MDM was served in 32 schools (served tithi bhojan in School no. 17). The MDM was served on time in all the schools. In 24 schools it was reported that tithi bhojan was served. As reported by the teachers nutri candy was given in 16 schools. Hot rice and dal prepared at Delwada Kanya and Rampara Prathmik Shala. Tithi bhojan for students at Siddeshwar Sim Shala. vi. If hot cooked meal is not served regularly, reasons thereof. vii. Is there any prescribed norm for consideration for irregularity in serving MDM

14 viii. Quality and quantity of meal in the opinion of teachers, students or SMC members and any problems to children in serving MDM. The quality of MDM was good in 13 schools, fair in 19 schools, while poor in 1 school (School no. 27) as reported by the students who used to have MDM. The quality of MDM was good in 1 school (School no. 33), while fair in 2 schools (School no. 28, 30) as reported by the students who did not have MDM, while students did not respond in rest of the schools. The quantity of MDM was good in 12 schools, fair in 20 schools and poor in 1 school (School no. 27) as reported by students who used to have MDM. The quantity of MDM was good in 1 school (School no. 33), fair in 2 schools (School no. 28, 30) as reported by students who did not have MDM, while students did not respond in rest of the schools. Children happy to have MDM at Rampara Prathmik Shala. Only dry khichdi prepared at Bij Prathmik Shala. Not even a bucket of dal dhokdi prepared for 208 students at Padodar Pay Center Shala. Khichdi prepared at Sardarbaug Prathmik Shala. Ricedal served at Rampara Prathmik Shala.

15 Students dumping away the MDM as the pulses (for dal dhokdi) were not cleaned properly at Kadwasan Prathmik Shala. Khichdi and sabji served in MDM at Prashnawada Prathmik Shala. v. Number of children enrolled in schools The total number of students enrolled was 9403 ( ). The total number of children present on record on previous day was 7558 ( ) (i.e.; 80.37%). The total number of children present on record on day 1 of visit was 6876 ( ) (i.e.; 73.12%), while that present on head count was 5915 ( ) (i.e.; 62.90%). The total number of children present on record on day 2 of visit was 6670 ( ) (i.e.; 70.93%), while that present on head count was 6043 ( ) (i.e.; 64.26%). The total number of children present after MDM on day 1 of visit was 5915 ( ), while on day 2 of visit was 6043 ( ) which was exactly same as that of head count before MDM. Students having MDM at Sardarbaug Prathmik Shala. Very few students having MDM at Kadwasan Prathmik Shala. vi. Number of children The MDM register was available in 29 schools, in 4 schools (School no. availed MDM as per 7, 14, 16, 19) it was not available. MDM register The total number of students availed MDM as per MDM register on one day before the day of visit were 2643 (i.e.; 28.10%), on day 1 of visit were 2503 (i.e.; 26.61%), while that on day 2 of visit were 2323 (i.e.; 24.70%).

16 vii. Number of children availed MDM on the day of visit The total number of children opted for MDM on day 1 was 2503, while that on day 2 was Total number of children actually availed MDM on day 1 of visit were 1601 (i.e.; 17.02%), while that on day 2 of visit were 2123 (i.e.; 22.57%). Only about 20 students having MDM out of total 578 enrolled students. Only dry Khichdi prepared in MDM at Bij Prathmik Shala. viii. Number of children availed MDM on the previous day of visit The total number of students availed MDM as per MDM register on one day before the day of visit were 2643 (i.e.; 28.10%) 16. Regularity in supply of Food grain: (ii) Is school/ implementing agency receiving food grain regularly? If there is delay in delivering food grains, what is the extent of delay and reasons for the same? ii. Is the quality of food grain FAQ? In 28 schools it was reported that the food grains were received regularly. In School no. 15 it was reported that the food grains were not received regularly. In School no. 11 as the meal was cooked in another school hence; the information/ MDM InCharge was not available. In rest 3 schools (School no. 14, 16, 19) the MDM InCharge was not available in the school.

17 Good quality food grains (rice) at Kumar Shala No. 6 iii. Is buffer stock of onemonth s requirement maintained? In 10 schools the buffer stock of onemonth s requirement was maintained, while in 19 it was not. In rest 4 schools (School no. 11, 14, 16, 19) it was not observed as the MDM InCharge was not available. Stock of food grains stored at Sardarbaug and Rampara Prathmik Shalas. Food gains stored in classroom at Saiyadrajpara Prathmik Shala. Food grains stored in a classroom with all other unused materials at Delwada Kanya Shala. v. Is the food grains delivered at the school? 17. Payment of Cost of food grain to FCI: In 28 schools the food grains were delivered in the school. In 4 schools the MDM InCharge was not available, while in 1 school (School no. 30) the MDM InCharge did not provide the information. b) Enabling conditions: iv. Is payment of cost of food grain to FCI made monthly? Which the stipulated time? v. Has payment of cost of food grain to FCI made for the previous month? vi. Reasons for irregular payment, if any N.A. 18. Regularity in Delivering Cooking Cost at the school level: i. Number of schools /implementing agency receiving cooking cost in advance regularly? In 28 schools it was reported that the school was receiving cooking cost in advance regularly.

18 ii. If there is delay in delivering cooking cost what is the extent of delay and reasons for it? iii. In case of delay, how school/implementing agency manages to ensure that there is no disruption in the feeding programme? iv. Is cooking cost paid by Cash or through banking channel? Through bank. 19. Social Equity: a) In the classroom: iii. Seating arrangement for the children during serving of MDM. There was no discrimination in seating arrangement during MDM. However; in 1 school (School no. 32) it was observed that as the MDM In Charge was Muslim and so all OBC children did not have the MDM. The seating arrangement was as per the grades, as per their wish, and all together. In all schools (except School no. 18) it was observed that the students used to take the meal in an orderly manner. The seating arrangement was inclusive in nature. Discipline maintained while washing hands and seating arrangement during MDM at Rampara Prathmik Shala. Students seating on wet floor to have MDM at Prashnawada Prathmik Shala. iv. Did you observe any gender or caste or community discrimination in No. cooking or serving or seating arrangements?

19 Students seating in queue to have MDM. Students serving MDM at Rampara Prathmik Shala 20. Menu: vi. Number of schools where menu is displayed on the wall and noticeable vii. Who decides the menu viii. Does daily menu include rice/wheat, pulses (dal) and vegetable and spices? ix. Number of schools where variety of foods is served daily x. Number of schools where same food is served daily The menu was available and displayed in 26 schools. In 24 schools the MDM was served as per menu. The menu was decided by the Mamalatdar and MDM Collector. The daily menu included rice/wheat, pulses (dal) and vegetable. On day 1 of visit it was observed in 27 schools that there was variety in the served meal. On day 2 in 29 schools there was variety in the served meal. Not observed. Menu was written on a chart board and kept in one corner of the kitchen shed, when asked it was showed at Bij Prathmik Shala.

20 Menu displayed at Kadwasan, Shivsagar and Sasan Gir Prathmik Shalas. 21. Community Mobilization: vii. Familiarity level of the SMC members with their roles and responsibilities and eligibility and entitlement of children as notified by the State Government. viii. Number of schools where there is a roaster of parents for daily monitoring and supervision of MDMS ix. Number of members received training regarding MDMS and its monitoring x. Frequency of SMCs meetings held and issues related to MDMS discussed. xi. Frequency monitoring and cooking and serving MDMS by SMC members xii. Contribution made by the community for MDMS vi. Extent of participation by SMC/PTA/MTA/PRI/Urban local bodies 22. MIS: vi. Number of schools where MDM register is in place and maintained In all schools (except School no. 6) the roaster was maintained for monitoring and supervision of MDM by the parents. No No meeting was held for supervision of MDM (except School no. 6, it was held monthly). The extent of participation by SMC was reported to be good in 8 schools, fair in 23 schools and poor in 2 schools (School no. 27, 28). The parents/ community members were aware about the quantity of MDM and the entitlement of nutrients in MDM in all schools. The general awareness of the parents/ community members on overall implementation of MDM was reported to be good in 8 schools, fair in 24 schools, while poor in 1 school (School no. 27). The source of awareness about the MDM scheme was from the teachers and children. MDM register was maintained in 29 the schools (except in School no. 14). In rest 3 schools the MDM InCharge was not available.

21 vii. Whether any training on maintaining MDM information is imparted to the teacher/head teacher? viii. What is Mechanism of flow of Information from school to district and onwards No ix. What is the prevalent MIS System? x. What is the interval of furnishing Every month. information from School to Block and onwards? The MDM InCharge maintained the records of children availing MDM. 23. Financial Management: v. Nature of financial records and registers maintained at the implementing agency level. vi. Mode of transfer of fund to the implementing agency level from the state or district levels. vii. Type of account maintained and System for the withdrawal of fund from the SMC/VEC account. viii. If the proposals for expenditure and expenditure statements are shared with the community. If yes, is there any instance of community expressing objection/reservation about any transaction? Strength of students taking meal, records for use of cooking cost. Through bank No 24. School Health Programme: ix. Who Number of schools where school Health Card maintained for each child? administers these medicines and at what frequency where MDM register is in place and maintained x. What is the frequency of health checkup? xi. Number of children given Vitamin A xii. Number of children given IFA Tablets xiii. Number of children given deworming tablets. xiv. Who administers these medicines? xv. Number of school where iodized salt is used xvi. Number of schools where children wash their hand before and after eating The school health cards were maintained for each child in 29 schools (except School no. 11, 14, 28, 30). As reported by the school authorities; in 1 school it was once in a month, in 1 school it was once in every 3 months, in 2 schools the medicines were administered twice in a year, and in rest of the schools it was administered once in a year. In 29 schools it was reported that the children were given micro nutrients. In 29 schools it was reported that the children were given micro nutrients. In 29 schools it was reported that the children were given micro nutrients. The nearby PHC used to administer the medicines. In 19 schools it was observed that the children washed their hands before and after having meal.

22 Students washing their hands before having MDM and rinsing dishes and washing hands after having MDM at Rampara Prathmik Shala. 25. Status of Cook cum Helpers vii. Number of school where cook cum helpers are engaged as per the norm of GOI or State Govt. viii. Who engages cook cum helpers in these schools ix. Number of schools served by centralized kitchen x. Number of schools where SHG is involved xi. What is remuneration paid to Cook cum helpers, mode of payment and intervals of payment? xii. Social Composition of cooks cum helpers? (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/others) There was 1 cook, 1 helper and a MDM InCharge in every school irrespective of the strength of the school. The cooks cum helpers were appointed by the Mamalatdar. None. None It was 1000 rupees fixed remuneration. In 26 schools it was reported that the remuneration paid to Cooks and helpers was regular. There were total 91 (30+61) cooks and helpers in the visited 33 schools. 4 belonged to ST caste, 69 were OBC, 9 SC, 2 Others and 7 MM. 26. Infrastructure iii. Number of school where pucca Kitchen cum Stores is available and in use iv. Number of schools where pucca kitchen cum store is not available In 19 schools kitchen shed was available and in use. In 8 schools (School no. 5, 10, 15, 16, 19, 27, 30, 31) it was reported that the kitchen shed was not used though available. In 3 schools (School no. 24, 28, 29) the kitchen shed was under construction. In rest 3 Schools i.e.; no. 9, 11, 14 of the schools there was no kitchen shed. In 3 schools (School no. 9, 11, 14) pucca kitchen cum store was not available.

23 Kitchen shed at Viratnagar, Rampara, Padodar Pay Center Shala and Sardarbaug Prathmik Shalas. Kitchen shed in use. However; needs proper ventilation at Kumar Shala no. 6 and Delwada Kanya Prathmik Shalas. Kitchen shed not used as it is blocked with water, MDM prepared in the school compound at Saiyadrajpara Prathmik Shala.

24 Kitchen shed not maintained clean at Delwada Kanya Shala. Kitchen shed used for dumping not used materials rather than for cooking MDM at Sasan Gir Prathmik Shala. Kitchen shed not used at Bhamadasa Sim 4, Sasan Gir and Kodidra Prathmik Shalas. Potable water was available for cooking and drinking in 32 schools (except in School no. 21). Conservation of water was observed in 29 schools. (Not in School no. 1, 11, 18, 21). Utensils for cooking were available in 30 the schools (except School no. 11, 14, 19; here it was not observed). Fire wood was used as fuel for cooking in all schools. In all 33 schools the storage of fuel was safe and not posing any fire hazards. General impression of MI on the environment and hygiene was good in 11 schools, fair in 21 schools, while poor in 1 school (School no. 27). 27. Staffing iv. Number of staff engaged at district level for management and monitoring of MDMS v. Number of staff engaged at block level for management and monitoring of MDMS vi. Is there any district level task force constituted 28. Monitoring iii. How many district level steering cum monitoring committee meeting held in current financial year iv. How many state level steering cum monitoring committee meeting held in the current financial year It was reported in 9 schools that the monitoring was carried out. It was 12 times in a year. By Mamalatdar.

25 3. District Level Half Yearly Monitoring Report on MDM 3.1 Name of the District Panchmahals 3.2 Date of visit to the Visit made by the Research Associate & the Field Investigators District/EGS/Schools during 15 th to 30 th July. Visit made by the Nodal Officer to 10 schools during 21 st to 22 nd September. 3.3 Number of Schools Visited Total 33 schools were visited. 29. Regularity in supply of hot cooked meal: ix. Percentage of Schools serving hot cooked meal regularly. x. If hot cooked meal is not served regularly, reasons thereof. xi. Is there any prescribed norm for consideration for irregularity in serving MDM xii. Quality and quantity of meal in the opinion of teachers, students or SMC members and any problems to children in serving MDM. Regularity in Serving MDM The MDM was prepared and was served in all the schools on both the days of visit. The MDM was served on time in all the schools. In 18 schools it was reported that tithi bhojan was served. As reported by the teachers nutri candy was given in 17 schools. N.A. N.A. The quality of MDM was good in 22 schools, and fair in 11 schools, as reported by the students who used to have MDM. The quality of MDM was good in 6 schools, while fair in rest of the schools as reported by the students who did not have MDM. The quantity of MDM was good in 23 schools, while fair in 10 schools as reported by students who used to have MDM. The quantity of MDM was good in 6 schools, while fair in rest of the schools as reported by students who did not have MDM. Quality Dal dhokdi and sabji served in MDM at Jotvad Prathmik Shala.

26 Dal full of water and rice prepared at Nani Umarvan Prathmik Shala. Kansar and sabji served in MDM at Rajaita Moti Kyara Prathmik Shala. ix. Number of children The total number of students enrolled in 33 schools was 7395 enrolled in schools ( ). The total number of children present on record on previous day was 5684 ( ) (i.e.; 76.86%). The total number of children present on record on day 1 of visit was 4883 ( ) (i.e.; 66.03%), while that present on head count was 4823 ( ) (i.e.; 65.21%). The total number of children present on record on day 2 of visit was 4880 ( ) (i.e.; 65.99%), while that present on head count was 4853 ( ) (i.e.; 65.62%). Reason given for their absenteeism/ variation in attendance register was that the students had come late. On day 1 of visit, 3 schools left the students after MDM and hence head count was not possible. In rest of the 30 schools the head count after MDM was 4366 ( ). On day 2; 1 school had left the students immediately after serving MDM and hence head count was not possible. In rest 32 schools the head count after MDM was 4783 ( ). x. Number of children availed MDM as per MDM register The MDM register was available in 31 schools (except in School no. 2, 22). It was filled in 27 schools. In 1 school (School no. 2) it was not filled after vacation, in 1 school (School no. 4) it was not filled since 15 days, and in rest of the schools (School no. 15, 19, 20, 24) it was not filled since 23 days. In all cases the MDM was cooked in the school. The total number of students availed MDM as per MDM register on one day before the day of visit were 4957 (i.e.; 67.03%), on day 1 of visit were 4247 (i.e.; 57.43%), while that on day 2 of visit were 4300 (i.e.; 58.14%). However; the total number of children opted for MDM on day 1 was 4693, while that on day 2 was The reason for not having MDM was given that the children staying

27 nearby used to go home to have meal, students were not well, due to social programmes, and due to household chores etc. they went home during recess. xi. Number of children availed MDM on the day of visit xii. Number of children availed MDM on the previous day of visit Total number of children actually availed MDM on day 1 of visit were 3947 (i.e.; 53.37%), while that on day 2 of visit were 4176 (i.e.; 56.47%). The total number of students availed MDM as per MDM register on one day before the day of visit was 4957 (i.e.; 67.03%). 30. Regularity in supply of Food grain: (iii) Is school/implementing agency receiving food grain regularly? If there is delay in delivering food grains, what is the extent of delay and reasons for the same? ii. Is the quality of food grain FAQ? iii. Is buffer stock of onemonth s requirement maintained? vi. Is the food grains delivered at the school? All schools received food grain regularly (except School no. 20. Here it was reported that there was no stock of pulses). The quality of food grains was good in all schools. Buffer stock of onemonth s requirement was maintained in 25 schools. The food grains (fortified ataa) were delivered at all the schools. 31. Payment of Cost of food grain to FCI: c) Enabling conditions: vii. Is payment of cost of food grain to FCI made monthly? Which the stipulated time? viii. Has payment of cost of food grain to FCI made for the previous month? ix. Reasons for irregular payment, if any N.A. 32. Regularity in Delivering Cooking Cost at the school level: i. Number of schools /implementing agency receiving cooking cost in advance regularly? ii. If there is delay in delivering cooking cost what is the extent of delay and reasons for it? iii. In case of delay, how school/implementing agency manages to ensure that there is no disruption in the feeding programme? iv. Is cooking cost paid by Cash or through banking channel? All schools No N. A. Through bank.

28 33. Social Equity: a) In the classroom: v. Seating arrangement for the children during serving of MDM. The seating arrangement was as per the grades, boys and girls in separate queue, as per their wish, and all together. The meal was served by the cook, helper, MDM In Charge and students (Students in 8 schools). In 30 schools it was observed that the students used to take the meal in an orderly manner. The seating arrangement was inclusive in nature. Seating arrangement during MDM at Jotvad and Parthampur Prathmik Shalas. vi. Did you observe any gender or caste or community discrimination in cooking or serving or seating arrangements? No. Helper serving the meal at Jotvad and Parthampur Prathmik Shalas. Students serving meal at Nani Umarvan and Rajaita Prathmik Shala

29 34. Menu: xi. Number of schools where menu is displayed on the wall and noticeable xii. Who decides the menu xiii. Does daily menu includes rice/wheat, pulses (dal) and vegetable xiv. Number of schools where variety of foods is served daily xv. Number of schools where same food is served daily The menu was available in 29 schools. It was displayed in 26 schools. In 19 schools the MDM was prepared as per the menu. The menu was decided by the Mamalatdar and MDM Collector. Yes, the daily menu included rice/wheat, pulses (dal) and vegetable (onion, potato, tomato, also brinjal, cabbage, cauliflower and guard in few schools). In 26 schools there was variety in the served meal. Not any Menu displayed on notice board at Jotwad, Nani Umarvan and Vadatalav Prathmik Shalas

30 Praparation of dal dhokdi in MDM at Jotvad Prathmik Shala. Thuli prepared and left (after MDM) out of fortified aata in MDM at Rajaita Moti Kyar Prathmik Shala. 35. Community Mobilization: xiii. Familiarity level of the SMC members with their roles and responsibilities and eligibility and entitlement of children as notified by the State Government. xiv. Number of schools where there is a roaster of parents for daily monitoring and supervision of MDMS xv. Number of members received training regarding MDMS and its monitoring xvi. Frequency of SMCs meetings held and issues related to MDMS discussed. xvii. Frequency monitoring and cooking and serving MDMS by SMC members xviii. Contribution made by the community for MDMS xix. Extent of participation by SMC/PTA/MTA/PRI/Urban local bodies Yes in all schools In no school the roaster was maintained for monitoring and supervision of MDM by the parents. No No meeting was held for supervision of MDM. The extent of participation by SMC was reported to be good in 6 schools, fair in 24 schools and poor in 3 schools. The parents/ community members were aware about the quantity of MDM and the entitlement of nutrients in MDM in all schools. The general awareness of the parents/ community members on overall implementation

31 36. MIS: xi. Number of schools where MDM register is in place and maintained xii. Whether any training on maintaining MDM information is imparted to the teacher/head teacher? xiii. What is Mechanism of flow of Information from school to district and onwards xiv. What is the prevalent MIS System? xv. What is the interval of furnishing Every month. information from School to Block and onwards? of MDM was reported to be good in 8 schools, and fair in 25 schools. The source of awareness about the MDM scheme was from the teachers, children and other village people. The MDM register was available in 31 schools (except in School no. 2, 22). It was filled in 27 schools. In 1 school (School no. 2) it was not filled after vacation, in 1 school (School no. 4) it was not filled since 15 days, and in rest of the schools (School no. 15, 19, 20, 24) it was not filled since 23 days. No The MDM InCharge maintained the daily students attendance in MDM record. 37. Financial Management: ix. Nature of financial records and registers maintained at the implementing agency level. x. Mode of transfer of fund to the implementing agency level from the state or district levels. xi. Type of account maintained and System for the withdrawal of fund from the SMC/VEC account. xii. If the proposals for expenditure and expenditure statements are shared with the community. If yes, is there any instance of community expressing objection/reservation about any transaction? Strength of students taking meal, records for use of cooking cost. Through bank No 38. School Health Programme xvii. Who Number of schools where school Health Card maintained for each child? administers these medicines and at what frequency where MDM register is in place and maintained The school health cards were maintained for each child in all schools. xviii. What is the frequency of health checkup? As reported by the school authorities; in 11 schools the medicines were administered twice in a year, in 21 schools it was administered once in a year and in 1 school (School no. 31) it was administrated every month. xix. Number of children given Vitamin A xx. Number of children given IFA Tablets xxi. Number of children given deworming tablets. xxii. Who administers these medicines? In all schools it was reported that the children were given micro nutrients. In all schools it was reported that the children were given micro nutrients. In 30 schools it was reported that the children were given deworming medicines. The nearby PHC, the medical teams send by SSA and the Asha workers (an NGO) used to

32 administer the medicines. xxiii. Number of school where iodized salt is used xxiv. Number of schools where children wash their In 8 schools the children washed their hands hand before and after eating before and after having meal. Children washing their hands and dishes after having MDM at Rajaita and Parthampur Prathmik Shalas. 39. Status of Cook cum Helpers xiii. Number of school where cook cum helpers are engaged as per the norm of GOI or State Govt. xiv. Who engages cook cum helpers in these schools xv. Number of schools served by centralized kitchen xvi. Number of schools where SHG is involved xvii. What is remuneration paid to Cook cum helpers, mode of payment and intervals of payment? xviii. Social Composition of cooks cum helpers? (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/others) There was 1 cook, 1 helper and a MDM InCharge in every school irrespective of the strength of the school. The cooks cum helpers were appointed by the Mamalatdar. None. None It was 1000 rupees fixed remuneration. 34 month s remuneration was paid together at time. There were total 91 cook cum helper in the visited 33 schools. 27 belonged to ST caste, 25 were OBC, 5 SC and 3 general category. The Nodal Officer interacting with the MDM InCharge and the cook at Nesh Hirapur Prathmik Shala.

33 40. Infrastructure v. Number of school where pucca Kitchen cum Stores is available and in use vi. Number of schools where pucca kitchen cum store is not available In all 33 schools the pucca kitchen shed was available and in use. In 11 schools it was observed that the food grains were stored in kitchen shed, in 16 schools it was stored in spare classrooms/ store rooms, in case of 6 schools it was stored at MDM InCharge s home. In 29 schools it was stored at a clean and hygienic place. Not any Kitchen shed at Zer Umariya and Nizaranfalia Prathmik Shalas. Potable water was available for cooking and drinking in 32 schools (except in School no. 15). Conservation of water was observed in 30 schools. Utensils for cooking were available in all the schools. Fire wood was used as fuel for cooking in all schools. In 27 schools the storage of fuel was safe and not posing any fire hazards. General impression of MI on the environment and hygiene was good in 15 schools, and fair in 18 schools. 41. Staffing vii. Number of staff engaged at district level for management and monitoring of MDMS viii. Number of staff engaged at block level for management and monitoring of MDMS ix. Is there any district level task force constituted

34 42. Monitoring v. How many district level steering cum monitoring committee meeting held in current financial year vi. How many state level steering cum monitoring committee meeting held in the current financial year It was reported in 21 schools that the monitoring was carried out. It was 13 times in a year. The remarks were that meal was satisfactory, it should be served as per menu, cleanliness should be maintained, instruction for washing hands should be given to children, seasonal vegetables should be used in the meal, meal should be cooked properly, MDM In Charge should daily come to the school. By Mamalatdar.

35 3. District Level Half Yearly Monitoring Report on MDM 3.1 Name of the District Rajkot 3.2 Date of visit to the Visit made by the Research Associate & the Field Investigators District/EGS/Schools during 3 rd to 25 th August Visit made by the Nodal Officer to 9 schools during 28 th September to 1 st October. 3.3 Number of Schools Visited 35 schools were visited. 43. Regularity in supply of hot cooked meal Regularity in Serving MDM xiii. Percentage of The MDM was prepared and was served in 32 schools (not served in Schools serving hot School no. 5, 9, 28) on day 1 of visit. On day 2 of visit the MDM was cooked meal served in 31 schools (not served in School no. 5, 6, 28, 33). Thus; in regularly. School no. 5 and 28 the MDM was not served on both days of visit. In School no. 5 and 28 it was reported that MDM was not served since long period. In School no. 5; as reported by the teachers; the MDM In Charge did not come to the school as stayed at very far distance, the cook and the helper were not provided with the cooking materials by him and hence the meal was not prepared. In School no. 28 the MDM InCharge had resign before 1 month. While in rest of the schools the reason for having been not served MDM was that the MDM InCharge was on leave. The MDM was served on time in all the schools. In 20 schools it was reported that tithi bhojan was served. As reported by the teachers nutri candy was given in 16 schools. xiv. If hot cooked meal is not served regularly, reasons thereof. xv. Is there any prescribed norm for consideration for irregularity in serving MDM N.A. N.A. MDM prepared at Roghel Prathmik Shala.

36 xvi. Quality and quantity of meal in the opinion of teachers, students or SMC members and any problems to children in serving MDM. xiii. Number of children enrolled in schools xiv. Number of children availed MDM as per MDM register xv. Number of children availed MDM on the day of visit xvi. Number of children availed MDM on the previous day of visit The quality of MDM was good in 23 schools, fair in 10 schools, while poor in 2 schools (School no. 5, 28, here MDM was not prepared on both days of visit, hence it was not observed) as reported by the students who used to have MDM. The quality of MDM was good in 6 schools, while poor in 1 school (School no. 18) as reported by the students who did not have MDM, while in rest of the schools the students did not respond. The quantity of MDM was good in 21 schools, fair in 12 schools as reported by students who used to have MDM, while it was not served in 2 schools. The quantity of MDM was good in 6 schools, poor in 1 school (School no. 18) as reported by students who did not have MDM, while in rest of the schools the students did not respond. The total number of students enrolled in 35 schools was 9106 ( ). The total number of children present on record on previous day was 7448 ( ) (i.e.; 89.79%). The total number of children present on record on day 1 of visit was 6646 ( ) (i.e.; 72.98%), while that present on head count was 6266 ( ) (i.e.; 68.81%). The total number of children present on record on day 2 of visit was 5666 ( ) (i.e.; 62.22%), while that present on head count was 5453 ( ) (i.e.; 59.88%). Reasons given for their absenteeism/ variation in attendance register was that the students left early due to Roza festival (School no. 2), went to have food in a function, due to illness, due to Dasha Maa fast, students came late, took half day leave, due to local festival, due to religious festival, and to attend Namaaz (School no. 33). The head count after MDM on day 1 of visit was 6266; while on day 2 of visit was The MDM register was available in 33 schools (except in School no. 5, 18). It was filled in 25 schools. The total number of students availed MDM as per MDM register on one day before the day of visit were 3856 (i.e.; 42.34%), on day 1 of visit were 4133 (i.e.; 45.38%), while that on day 2 of visit were 3348 (i.e.; 36.76%). The total number of children opted for MDM on day 1 was 4209, while that on day 2 was Total number of children actually availed MDM on day 1 of visit were 2813 (i.e.; 30.89%), while that on day 2 of visit were 2674 (i.e.; 29.36%). The total number of students availed MDM as per MDM register on one day before the day of visit was 3856 (i.e.; 42.34%).

37 44. Regularity in supply of Food grain (iv) Is school/implementing agency receiving food grain regularly? If there is delay in delivering food grains, what is the extent of delay and reasons for the same? In 26 schools (except School no. 3, 9, 28) it was reported that the food grains were received regularly. In 2 schools (School no. 6, 18) as the MDM InCharge was not available the information could not be obtained. In 3 schools (School no. 12, 13, 14) the MDM was not cooked at school, while in 1 school (School no. 5) the MDM was not prepared since long time. In School no. 5 and 28 the MDM was not prepared on both the days. ii. Is the quality of food grain FAQ? The quality of food grains was good in 28 schools and poor in 1 school (School no. 3). In 3 schools School no. 12, 13, 14), the MDM was not prepared at school; in 2 schools (School no. 6, 18) the MDM InCharge was not available, while in 1 school (School no. 5) the MDM was not prepared since long time. iii. Is buffer stock of onemonth s Buffer stock of onemonth s requirement was requirement maintained? vii. Is the food grains delivered at the school? maintained in 14 schools. The food grains (fortified ataa) were delivered at all the schools. 45. Payment of Cost of food grain to FCI d) Enabling conditions: x. Is payment of cost of food grain to FCI made monthly? Which the stipulated time? xi. Has payment of cost of food grain to FCI made for the previous month? xii. Reasons for irregular payment, if any N.A. 46. Regularity in Delivering Cooking Cost at the school level i. Number of schools /implementing In 28 schools the cooking cost was received in advance, agency receiving cooking cost in advance in 1 school (School no. 28) it was not, in 2 schools regularly? (School no. 6, 18) the MDM InCharge was not available, in 3 schools the MDM was not cooked in school (School no. 12, 13, 14), while in 1 school (School no. 5) MDM was not prepared since long time. ii. If there is delay in delivering cooking cost what is the extent of delay and It was reported in 3 schools (School no. 3, 20, 27) that it was 34 days delay in receiving the cooking cost, in 1

38 reasons for it? school (School no. 16, here MDM InCharge contributed his money due to delay in receiving cooking cost) it was 1 month delay, in 1 school (School no. 28) it was 10 days delay. iii. In case of delay, how school/implementing agency manages to ensure that there is no disruption in the feeding programme? iv. Is cooking cost paid by Cash or through banking channel? In 1 school (School no. 3) dry nasta like mamra was served. In 3 schools (School no. 16, 27, 28) the MDM InCharge spent his money. In School no. 20 no alternative arrangement was made. Through bank. 47. Social Equity a) In the classroom: vii. Seating arrangement for the children during serving of MDM. The seating arrangement was as per the grades, boys and girls in separate queue, as per their wish, in groups, in playground, and all together. In 25 schools it was observed that the students used to take the meal in an orderly manner. The seating arrangement was inclusive in nature. Students in queue for having MDM and students seating in orderly manner at Roghel Prathmik Shala. viii. Did you observe any gender or caste or community discrimination in No. cooking or serving or seating arrangements? 48. Menu xvi. Number of schools where menu is displayed on the wall and noticeable xvii. Who decides the menu xviii. Does daily menu includes rice/wheat, pulses (dal) and vegetable xix. Number of schools where variety of foods is served daily xx. Number of schools where same food is served daily The menu was available and displayed in 26 schools. In 19 schools the MDM was prepared as per the menu. The menu was decided by the Mamalatdar and MDM Collector. The daily menu included rice/wheat, pulses (dal) and vegetable. On day 1 of visit in 32 schools (except School no. 5, 9, 28) there was variety in the served meal. While on day 2 in 30 schools (except School no. 5, 6, 17, 28, 33) there was variety in the served meal (Out of these schools in School no. 5 and 28 the MDM was not served on both days of visit).

39 Menu displayed on notice board. Very little masala available for cooking at Maliya Kanya Prathmik Shala. Dalrice served as per the menu in MDM at Roghel Prathmik Shala. 49. Community Mobilization xx. Familiarity level of the SMC members with their roles and responsibilities and eligibility and

40 entitlement of children as notified by the State Government. xxi. Number of schools where there is a roaster of parents for daily monitoring and supervision of MDMS xxii. Number of members received training regarding MDMS and its monitoring xxiii. Frequency of SMCs meetings held and issues related to MDMS discussed. xxiv. Frequency monitoring and cooking and serving MDMS by SMC members xxv. Contribution made by the community for MDMS xxvi. Extent of participation by SMC/PTA/MTA/PRI/Urban local bodies In only 2 schools (School no. 29, 30) the roaster was maintained for monitoring and supervision of MDM by the parents. No Only in 1 school (School no. 29) meeting was held for supervision of MDM. The extent of participation by SMC was reported to be good in 7 schools, fair in 24 schools and poor in 4 schools (School no. 4, 5, 13, 28). The parents/ community members were aware about the quantity of MDM and the entitlement of nutrients in MDM in 34 schools (except School no. 5). The general awareness of the parents/ community members on overall implementation of MDM was reported to be good in 12 schools, fair in 21 schools, while poor in 2 schools (School no. 5, 35). The source of awareness about the MDM scheme was from the teachers and children. 50. MIS xvi. Number of schools where MDM register is in place and maintained xvii. Whether any training on maintaining MDM information is imparted to the teacher/head teacher? xviii. What is Mechanism of flow of Information from school to district and onwards xix. What is the prevalent MIS System? xx. What is the interval of furnishing information from Every month. School to Block and onwards? MDM register was maintained in 33 the schools (except in School no. 5, 18). No The MDM InCharge maintained the attendance records for the children having MDM. 51. Financial Management xiii. Nature of financial records and registers maintained at the implementing agency level. xiv. Mode of transfer of fund to the implementing agency level from the state or district levels. xv. Type of account maintained and System for the withdrawal of fund from the SMC/VEC account. xvi. If the proposals for expenditure and expenditure statements are shared with the community. If yes, is there any instance of community expressing objection/reservation about any transaction? Strength of students taking meal, records for use of cooking cost. Through bank No

41 52. School Health Programme xxv. Who Number of schools where school Health Card maintained for each child? administers these medicines and at what frequency where MDM register is in place and maintained xxvi. What is the frequency of health checkup? xxvii. Number of children given Vitamin A xxviii. Number of children given IFA Tablets The school health cards were maintained for each child in 34 schools (except School no. 20). As reported by the school authorities; in 6 schools the medicines were administered twice in a year, in 27 schools it was administered once in a year, in 1 school (School no. 27) it was reported that the health check up was done as and when required (i.e.; it was uncertain), and in 1 school (School no. 20) it was reported that the medicines were not administered since 2 years. In 32 schools (except School no. 24, 33) it was reported that the children were given micro nutrients. In 1 school (School no. 20) it was reported that the medicines were not administered since 2 years. In 32 schools (except School no. 24, 33) it was reported that the children were given micro nutrients. In 1 school (School no. 20) it was reported that the medicines were not administered since 2 years. xxix. Number of children given deworming In 32 schools (except School no. 24, 33) it was reported tablets. that the children were given micro nutrients. In 1 school (School no. 20) it was reported that the medicines were not administered since 2 years. xxx. Who administers these medicines? The nearby PHC used to administer the medicines. xxxi. xxxii. Number of school where iodized salt is used Number of schools where children wash their hand before and after eating In 23 schools the children washed their hands before and after having meal. 53. Status of Cook cum Helpers xix. Number of school where cook cum helpers are engaged as per the norm of GOI or State Govt. xx. Who engages cook cum helpers in these schools xxi. Number of schools served by centralized kitchen xxii. Number of schools where SHG is involved xxiii. What is remuneration paid to Cook cum helpers, mode of payment and intervals of payment? xxiv. Social Composition of cooks cum helpers? (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/others) There was 1 cook, 1 helper and a MDM InCharge in every school irrespective of the strength of the school. The cooks cum helpers were appointed by the Mamalatdar. None. None It was 1000 rupees fixed remuneration. In 24 schools it was paid regularly. There were total 78 cooks and helpers in the visited 31 schools. 2 belonged to SC category, 4 MM, 58 were OBC, 14 Others.

42 The Nodal Officer interacting with the cook and helper at Maliya Kanya Shala. 54. Infrastructure vii. Number of school where pucca Kitchen cum Stores is available and in use viii. Number of schools where pucca kitchen cum store is not available In 26 schools (except in School no. 12, 13, 14, 19, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29) the pucca kitchen shed was available and in use. In 8 schools (School no. 4, 6, 7, 15, 18, 27, 31, 32) though the kitchen shed was constructed but it was not in use. In 1 school (School no. 4) it was cooked at the cook s house, in 6 schools (School no. 6, 15, 18, 26, 27, 32) it was cooked at the MDM InCharge s house, in 1 school (School no. 7) it was reported that the rat destroyed the food materials in the school and in 1 school (School no. 31) it was reported that due to flooring work in the kitchen shed it was temporarily not used. In 5 schools (School no. 19, 27, 31, 33, 35) the kitchen shed was under construction. However; in School no. 19, 31, 33 and 35 the MDM was prepared in the school (corridor, classroom, old kitchen shed). In 1 school (School no. 26) there was no kitchen shed. In 11 schools the food grains were stored in kitchen shed, in 10 schools it was at MDM InCharge s home, in 1 school (School no. 16) it was reported that the food grains were stored in temple (as status of kitchen shed was bad), in 8 schools (School no. 3, 11, 19, 24, 25, 34, 33, 35) it was in a store room/ unused classroom dumped with other not used materials, and in 3 schools (School no. 22, 30, 31) it was stored in a classroom. While in 2 schools (School no. 5, 28) MDM was not prepared on both the days of visit. In 22 schools it was stored at a clean and hygienic place. In 1 school (School no. 26) there was no kitchen shed.

43 A temporary kitchen and a newly constructed kitchen shed at Daiya Prathmik Shala. Potable water was available for cooking and drinking in 33 schools (except in School no. 4, 5) Conservation of water was observed in 33 schools. Utensils for cooking were available in 29 the schools (except in School no. 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15). Fire wood was used as fuel for cooking in all schools. In 26 schools the storage of fuel was safe and not posing any fire hazards. General impression of MI on the environment and hygiene was good in 17 schools, fair in 16 schools, while not observed in 2 schools (School no. 5, 28). 55. Staffing x. Number of staff engaged at district level for management and monitoring of MDMS xi. Number of staff engaged at block level for management and monitoring of MDMS xii. Is there any district level task force constituted 56. Monitoring